US Bridges

Sth 116 over Rush Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth K to N · Structure no. B70018900000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 116 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 116 over Rush Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSth 116
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth K to N
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates43.99468, -88.77288
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 116 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 116 over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 116 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 116 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 116 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.